The important distinction of the "horse" that is from 13.3-14 hands high at the withers is actually a category of pony.
The height divisions for show poinies are as follows:
12.2 and under: small pony
12.2 - 13.2: medium pony
13.3 - 14: large pony
And remember, a pony cannot be classified as a horse - they're two distinct things. Ponies are supposed to be below 14.2 hands, and while there are many horses who fall below this mark, they're still classified as horses and not ponies. In addition to height, if you look at ponies as compared to horses, they tend to be thicker - especially in the head and barrel. There are very distinctive conformation traits present in ponies.
14.2 hh and up is a horse.
a pony
a pony
# A horse 14.3h and under is a pony anything over is a horse!
a miniture hourse.
A pony.
15-17 hh
A horse under 14.2 hands is called a pony, No matter the breed.
As the World Turns - 1956 1-13314 was released on: USA: 18 July 2008
A horse under 14.2hh is known as a pony :) Have fun ~Laura~
Authentic is 16.1 hh
14.2 hh